Graduate Student Application for Professional Development Support

This is a call for applications for Professional Development Support. Funding is available to all anthropology Ph.D. graduate students (includes MA step down). Complete this form, attach only pertinent support documentation ((i.e. permits), and email to Nicole Ellis, nicoleellis @tamu.edu, by either October 15th or Feb 15th. Students beyond their 7th year do not qualify for travel, research and professional development awards.

Date: ______

Applicant’s Name: ______

Degree Program: Ph.D. ☐ Degree Plan Filed: Yes ☐ No ☐

Dissertation Proposal Submitted to OGAPS: Yes ☐ No ☐ Prelim Exams Passed: Yes ☐ No ☐

Year Entered TAMU______

Papers Published within last 3 years

Grants received in last 3 years

Proposal: Please attach a one page proposal detailing the following information: 1) Title of Program, dates of program, Location of program 2) a description of the program 2) how this program will enhance your dissertation and or career goals 3) when you expect to graduate

Budget: Note: All expenses must be incurred between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016 (fiscal year end). Please provide details concerning costs but documents from travel websites are not needed.

Airfare $ or Mileage (for car travel): $

Lodging: $

Other Costs (Itemize): $

Total Amount Requested: $

List other applications/awards for the proposed program/activity (include amount requested and status):

Have you previously received funds for another Professional Development activity? Yes ☐ No ☐ Faculty Advisor’s Signature ______

Applicant’s Signature ______

Faculty Comments:

A one page report summarizing how this award has benefited you and your career goals is due within six months of the receipt of the award. Submit it to [email protected]. Failure to submit a report will prevent you from receiving another award. All students traveling domestically or internationally must submit a travel request through CONCUR. International travel will require registration will Study Abroad, prior to submitting your request through concur. If you are a recipient of travel funds and fail to submit a request through concur, you will forfeit any funding received by the department.